THE COMPETENT ANGLER: A GUIDE TO THE CATCHING OF COARSE FISH. By Bill Taylor.

.# (1963) 1966 reprint. 8vo (145 x 223mm). Ppxvi,149. B/w photographs and line illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Olive green dust-wrapper.

.# The author sees "angling as a series of problems, the solution of which is the aim of the fisherman. Solving the problems is the result of thought, effort and application of the correct techniques". Bill Taylor divides the thought process, and therefore the book, into three stages, preparation, location and presentation. Chapters include: On planning an outing; Tackle; Baits; Groundbaits; Tench; Bream; Roach; Barbel; Fishing floodwater; Legering; Float fishing; Match fishing.